Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

200 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler and freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Crystal River average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor through kitchen area under/behind equipment and racks soiled/has accumulation of debris. -ceiling vents in kitchen soiled -walls near dish area soiled **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At curbed mop area near rear door

29-34-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in cooler and freezer interiors on cooks line soiled with food debris

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple in prep area

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors throughout kitchen area soiled behind/under equipment -walk in freezer floor

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop handles touching food, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Shed outside used for dry storage Vents in dish room **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on 1 cook, removed **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar, moved to pan **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected to proper strength **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dishwasher area and cooks line. Operator has added ceiling fan to her weekly cleaning list and assigned hourly employee the weekly list. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, cook timers on cook line. Operator had the cook timer covered and wrapped before the meal. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk in cooler. Operator covered the ice cream in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior floor have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler and freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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